What’s Hawaii’s currency?
Sheila Beal One of the darnedest Hawaii vacation questions I often hear is – what’s the currency in Hawaii? Well, since Hawaii is a state of the United States of America, the…
Tips for Selecting a Hawaii Vacation Rental
As I’ve previously mentioned, renting a vacation condo/villa is a great way to save money on your Hawaii accommodations. The only issue is that there’s not a perfect rental site…
Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: January 31, 2011
* Mountain view rooms at the newly renovated JW Marriott Ihilani are on sale for $199 through June 30, 2011, but you must book by February 4th. For more information…
Celebrating 1 Year of Aloha Friday Photos (Giveaway Alert)
Today, we celebrate one year of Aloha Friday Photos. Our very first of this series was posted on Friday, January 29, 2010. Since then, we’ve all enjoyed so many of…
Aloha Friday Photo: Poipu Whale Edition.
Today’s Aloha Friday Photo comes to us from Cliff. He and his wife have been renting a vacation condo in Kauai’s Poipu Beach. Cliff provides this insight with his photo:”…
Humpback Whale Watching in Hawaii
You know what I’m missing by not being in Hawaii right now? Yep, you guessed it – humpback whale watching. (I bet the title gave the secret away, didn’t it?…
Video: Swimming at Sacred/Secret Falls
There’s something almost magical about swimming at the base of a Hawaiian waterfall. I love hearing the sound of the water cascading down the rocks, while floating in the refreshingly…
Top Tips for Saving Money on Your Hawaii Vacation
I wish that I could stand on top of Diamond Head and shout out that going to Hawaii does not have to wipe out your bank account. Sure, Hawaii can…
Kauai Connections in 2011 Movies
There’s no doubt that Hollywood loves the picturesque island of Kauai. Over the years, Kauai has been a filming location in more than 60 movies and TV productions. This year, …
Aloha Friday Photo: Leaping Legends Editions
Mahalo to Go Visit Hawaii’s Italian friends, Marco and Laura, for providing this perfectly captured shot of the daily cliff dive ceremony at Sheraton Maui on Kaanapali Beach. Laura and…
Hawaii Vacation Deals & News: January 21, 2011
Here’s what’s shakin’ in Hawaii vacation deals and news land. * With rising fuel costs, experts say we’re likely to see higher airfare costs. As SmarterTravel put it, “For consumers,…
Will The Eddie Go Today?
When the massive ocean swells hit the North Shore of Oahu, we perk our ears up to see if Eddie Aikau big wave surfing event is on. Waves must reach…
